Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Kaktovik, AK
March 28, 2024 12:55 AM AKDT (08:55 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 7:15 AM Sunset 8:35 PM Moonrise 1:16 AM Moonset 4:23 AM |
Area Discussion for - Fairbanks, AK
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Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 217 PM AKDT Wed Mar 27 2024
SYNOPSIS
An active weather pattern will persist over the west coast of Alaska as a series of fronts will bring strong winds, snow and blowing snow through Friday. Blizzard conditions continue over the Eastern north slope late tonight into Wednesday. Snow chances increase for the Interior Wed night into Thursday and again on Sunday. The potential for strong winds over the Alaska Range Saturday evening into Sunday.
DISCUSSION
Analysis and Model Discussion...
Upper level low persists over the western Bering and weak chinook flow over the Interior. Troughing will dig over the west coast and swing shortwaves through the west coast and into the western Interior. Chinook flow will weaken on Wed and a shortwave is bringing snow to the western Inerior today and across the Central Interior tonight into Thursday. A stronger low is progged to develop over the Southern Bering Thursday into Friday. Troughing will continue to dig south over the southern west coast and shift to the east on Saturday. A strong shortwave will swing across the Alaska Range Saturday night into Sunday.
The upper level low will track across the Northern Interior on Sunday and southwest flow will set up over the Interior.
Another strong low will move into the Bering late Tue into Wednesday.
Central and Eastern Interior...
Chinook flow will weaken on Wed and a shortwave is bringing snow to the western Inerior today and across the Central Interior tonight into Thursday. Mostly snow expected but could start as rain. Accumulations of snow around 1 to 3 inches expected. Some areas west of Fairbanks 3 to 5 inches. High temps will be on the downtrend the next few days with highs in the 30s.
Gap winds will pick up on Friday morning through Friday with gusts to 65 mph possible. A stronger shortwave will bring high winds to the Alaska Range Sat evening into Sunday. Gusts over 70 mph are possible. Snow chances increase over the northern Interior and well as gusty winds over higher Terrain. Amounts and timing still uncertain this far out, but several inches are possible west and north of Fairbanks as well as the south facing slopes of the Alaska Range. There is also a chance of mixed precipitation over the Central Interior as well. Special weather statements are in effect for the changing weather the next several days.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
East winds continue to gust to 40 to 55 mph causing blowing snow with low visibility over the Western Arctic Coast through Thursday morning. Blizzard warnings are in effect for the Eastern North slope Tonight through Thursday morning. Snow moving into the Brooks Range tonight then the North Slope tomorrow by midday.
The snow will be light and reside mainly from Utqiagvik south and east. In general, 1 to 3 inches can be expected in the Brooks Range through Thursday with around an inch or less for the North Slope. Much more active weather looks to arrive this weekend with the potential for heavy snow, especially in the Brooks Range.
West Coast and Western Interior...
A cold front will be the focus of snow showers over the west coast Today into Wed morning. Another low will impact Saint Lawrence Island Wed afternoon into Thursday morning. Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for that area. A stronger system will move into Bristol Bay Thursday night into Friday bringing snow and blowing snow to the Yukon Delta then spread further north Friday into Sat. Inland areas could pick up several inches of snow. Strong northerly winds will continue over Saint Lawrence Island and develop over the Bering Strait and Northwest Alaska as well.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...Strong Easterly over the Eastern north slope Wednesday into Thursday morning. Strong winds develop in the Bering Strait and over Saint Lawrence Island Friday into Saturday.
Extended Forecast For Days 4 Through 7...
A stronger low is progged to develop over the Southern Bering Thursday into Friday bringing snow and blowing snow to the Yukon Delta Coast. A mix of precip possible over the Interior on Sunday, but expecting mostly snow over the Northern Interior at this point. Another strong low could impact the west coast early next week, the track and timing still uncertain, will continue to monitor.
AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ827.
Blizzard Warning for AKZ804.
Blizzard Warning for AKZ805.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801-802.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812-858.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ813.
Gale Warning for PKZ814.
Gale Warning for PKZ815-861.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ816-817-854.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ850.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ851-859.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ853.
Gale Warning for PKZ860.
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 217 PM AKDT Wed Mar 27 2024
SYNOPSIS
An active weather pattern will persist over the west coast of Alaska as a series of fronts will bring strong winds, snow and blowing snow through Friday. Blizzard conditions continue over the Eastern north slope late tonight into Wednesday. Snow chances increase for the Interior Wed night into Thursday and again on Sunday. The potential for strong winds over the Alaska Range Saturday evening into Sunday.
DISCUSSION
Analysis and Model Discussion...
Upper level low persists over the western Bering and weak chinook flow over the Interior. Troughing will dig over the west coast and swing shortwaves through the west coast and into the western Interior. Chinook flow will weaken on Wed and a shortwave is bringing snow to the western Inerior today and across the Central Interior tonight into Thursday. A stronger low is progged to develop over the Southern Bering Thursday into Friday. Troughing will continue to dig south over the southern west coast and shift to the east on Saturday. A strong shortwave will swing across the Alaska Range Saturday night into Sunday.
The upper level low will track across the Northern Interior on Sunday and southwest flow will set up over the Interior.
Another strong low will move into the Bering late Tue into Wednesday.
Central and Eastern Interior...
Chinook flow will weaken on Wed and a shortwave is bringing snow to the western Inerior today and across the Central Interior tonight into Thursday. Mostly snow expected but could start as rain. Accumulations of snow around 1 to 3 inches expected. Some areas west of Fairbanks 3 to 5 inches. High temps will be on the downtrend the next few days with highs in the 30s.
Gap winds will pick up on Friday morning through Friday with gusts to 65 mph possible. A stronger shortwave will bring high winds to the Alaska Range Sat evening into Sunday. Gusts over 70 mph are possible. Snow chances increase over the northern Interior and well as gusty winds over higher Terrain. Amounts and timing still uncertain this far out, but several inches are possible west and north of Fairbanks as well as the south facing slopes of the Alaska Range. There is also a chance of mixed precipitation over the Central Interior as well. Special weather statements are in effect for the changing weather the next several days.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
East winds continue to gust to 40 to 55 mph causing blowing snow with low visibility over the Western Arctic Coast through Thursday morning. Blizzard warnings are in effect for the Eastern North slope Tonight through Thursday morning. Snow moving into the Brooks Range tonight then the North Slope tomorrow by midday.
The snow will be light and reside mainly from Utqiagvik south and east. In general, 1 to 3 inches can be expected in the Brooks Range through Thursday with around an inch or less for the North Slope. Much more active weather looks to arrive this weekend with the potential for heavy snow, especially in the Brooks Range.
West Coast and Western Interior...
A cold front will be the focus of snow showers over the west coast Today into Wed morning. Another low will impact Saint Lawrence Island Wed afternoon into Thursday morning. Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for that area. A stronger system will move into Bristol Bay Thursday night into Friday bringing snow and blowing snow to the Yukon Delta then spread further north Friday into Sat. Inland areas could pick up several inches of snow. Strong northerly winds will continue over Saint Lawrence Island and develop over the Bering Strait and Northwest Alaska as well.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...Strong Easterly over the Eastern north slope Wednesday into Thursday morning. Strong winds develop in the Bering Strait and over Saint Lawrence Island Friday into Saturday.
Extended Forecast For Days 4 Through 7...
A stronger low is progged to develop over the Southern Bering Thursday into Friday bringing snow and blowing snow to the Yukon Delta Coast. A mix of precip possible over the Interior on Sunday, but expecting mostly snow over the Northern Interior at this point. Another strong low could impact the west coast early next week, the track and timing still uncertain, will continue to monitor.
AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ827.
Blizzard Warning for AKZ804.
Blizzard Warning for AKZ805.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801-802.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812-858.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ813.
Gale Warning for PKZ814.
Gale Warning for PKZ815-861.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ816-817-854.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ850.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ851-859.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ853.
Gale Warning for PKZ860.
Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
PAAD POINT THOMSON AIRSTRIP,AK | 16 sm | 20 min | E 29G34 | M1/4 sm | Overcast | Lt Snow | 10°F | 7°F | 85% | 29.99 |
Flaxman Island
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Thu -- 02:14 AM AKDT Moonrise
Thu -- 03:12 AM AKDT 0.72 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:23 AM AKDT Moonset
Thu -- 07:00 AM AKDT Sunrise
Thu -- 10:09 AM AKDT -0.00 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 03:53 PM AKDT 0.57 feet High Tide
Thu -- 08:37 PM AKDT Sunset
Thu -- 09:58 PM AKDT 0.17 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 02:14 AM AKDT Moonrise
Thu -- 03:12 AM AKDT 0.72 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:23 AM AKDT Moonset
Thu -- 07:00 AM AKDT Sunrise
Thu -- 10:09 AM AKDT -0.00 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 03:53 PM AKDT 0.57 feet High Tide
Thu -- 08:37 PM AKDT Sunset
Thu -- 09:58 PM AKDT 0.17 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Flaxman Island, Alaska, Tide feet
12 am |
0.4 |
1 am |
0.5 |
2 am |
0.7 |
3 am |
0.7 |
4 am |
0.7 |
5 am |
0.6 |
6 am |
0.5 |
7 am |
0.3 |
8 am |
0.2 |
9 am |
0 |
10 am |
-0 |
11 am |
0 |
12 pm |
0.1 |
1 pm |
0.3 |
2 pm |
0.4 |
3 pm |
0.5 |
4 pm |
0.6 |
5 pm |
0.5 |
6 pm |
0.5 |
7 pm |
0.4 |
8 pm |
0.3 |
9 pm |
0.2 |
10 pm |
0.2 |
11 pm |
0.2 |
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